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More Than 1 in 4 Members of the Senate Have Fossil Fuel Investments
At least 28 U.S. senators' households own over $12.6 million in fossil fuel industry and energy funds.
Democrats’ Flawed Drug Pricing Plan Has Limited But Real Benefits to Consumers
A last-minute agreement among lawmakers restored a provision seeking to control costs of prescription medicines.
Pelosi and Biden Acquiesce to Party’s Right Wing With Infrastructure Bill Vote
Progressives argued that the move opens the door for right-wing Dems to further weaken, or abandon, the budget bill.
Public Banking Has the Potential to Truly Revolutionize Our Economy
The public banking movement is creating an opening wedge for the transfer of finance from private to public control.
People Worldwide Name US as a Major Threat to World Peace. Here’s Why.
From the perspective of humanity and the planet, the war on terror has been catastrophic in its levels of destruction.
Technology Fetishism Reigns at COP26. It’ll Keep Us Burning Fossil Fuels.
Britain, host of the conference, has the influence of climate deniers and the fossil-fuel lobby on display at Glasgow.
Leaked Documents Show Police Officers on Supposed Oath Keepers Rosters
The Chicago Police Department has at least 13 active members of the Oath Keepers, NPR found.
Alleging Civil Rights Violations, DOJ Sues Texas Over Restrictive Voting Law
The law makes it harder for people of color, non-English speakers and Texas residents with disabilities to vote.
Right-Wing Democrats Tout Wealthy Tax Cut While Waffling on Reconciliation Vote
On Thursday, House Democrats modified a tax proposal to give wealthy taxpayers more leeway.
Right-Wingers Demand “Right” to Choose — But Only for Vaccines, Not Abortion
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh says the vaccine rule isn't a mandate, as workers can choose to get vaccinated or tested.